Steven Finn took quite a few of the headlines after his 15 wicket haul over Bangladesh in the recent test series. Finn was also named England Man of the Series but he will be replaced by Stuart Broad for the upcoming one-day matches against Scotland, Australia and Pakistan.

Stuart Broad said of Finn:

“It’s fantastic to see. He’s a great talent and he has all the attributes to be a fantastic bowler. It’s great to see England developing a stable of bowlers who can come in and perform. When the pressure’s on, players play at their best and that can only help England win”

As I had mentioned before here introducing Finn and Morgan to the international field I feel very proud that my local lads (Middlesex County) have done a very good job, Strauss of course included.

Strauss will be returning as Test and one-day captain this Summer after taking a break earlier this year he will come back into the fold.

Broad said of Strauss:

“Obviously Andrew Strauss will come straight back into the side – he’s the one-day international captain and he’s performed fantastically well over the past year since he’s come back into the side”

England play five one-day internationals against Australia, a series which starts later this month. Broad sees the games a chance to continue building confidence rather than a key staging post ahead of next winter’s Ashes. He said:

“The players aren’t looking as far as the Ashes yet. “We’ve got an important summer ahead with four important Tests where we can build momentum.”

I hope to go to Lord’s again this Summer to see England in action again!

Things look good for a positive England future